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AP03 JSX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,336 mi
Last recorded150,336 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 JSX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 150,336 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 150,326 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

brake discs corroding

Fail 31 May 2019 150,325 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

brake discs corroding

Pass 18 May 2018 148,976 miles

Inside of front brake discs corroded

Various brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 May 2018 148,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Inside of front brake discs corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 May 2017 147,740 miles

brake pipes corroding

headlights deteriating

Fail 17 May 2017 147,738 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes corroding

headlights deteriating

Pass 18 May 2016 145,417 miles

n/s rear hand brake lower effort and slightly holding on

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge and cracked/perishing

o/s mirror cracked

wipers getting smeary

Pass 13 May 2015 143,190 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes corroding

n/s rear tyre going out of shape and near limit on inner edge

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 15 May 2014 141,317 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear tyre near limit and cracking

Pass 16 May 2013 137,841 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 134,275 miles

front discs corroding

Pass 20 May 2011 131,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2010 128,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 May 2010 128,052 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2009 119,286 miles

screen chipped ;back box corroding

Pass 9 May 2008 114,137 miles

back box corroding ;load sensing valve stiff;screen chipped

Pass 10 May 2007 103,455 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 103,455 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2006 78,127 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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AP03 JSX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 74,512 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP03 JSX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP03 JSX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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